Spirit Goth is becoming a very reliable excuse for adding another name to my listening pile. This time it’s Pale, the solo project of London musician Christian Lessells, whose new EP Idols brings together the synthwave and dream pop sounds I find so difficult to resist. This is Pale’s first appearance on Static Sounds Club,Continue reading “Pale – Idols”
Category Archives: 2026
Long Distance Runner – Zero / New Song
Long Distance Runner has quickly gained attention with their debut singles ‘Zero’ and ‘New Song’. Their music showcases an engaging blend of post rock and math rock, highlighting their improvisational skills and energetic performances.
Shadow Flowers – Blood Book
Shadow Flowers’ debut album, Blood Book, showcases a diverse musical range through ten tracks, blending shoegaze, grunge, orchestral pop, and acoustic elements, centered on songwriter Aaron Mills’ emotional themes and melodic craftsmanship.
MX LONELY – Perfect House EP
MX LONELY’s new EP, Perfect House, showcases a blend of grunge and shoegaze, featuring introspective themes of love and heartbreak across four collaborative tracks, highlighting their musical evolution and cohesive sound.
Seems Like Forever – A Song For Davey
Seems Like Forever’s EP, A Song For Davey, blends personal themes of grief and friendship through diverse musical styles, showcasing warmth and experimentation while honoring the memory of a late friend.
DEAFCULT – All My Friends Are Leaving
The wizards from Oz are back! Yep, Brisbane’s Deafcult have returned with their first new music in three years, and I reckon there will be a fair few shoegaze fans grinning from ear to ear when they hear this one. Since their self-titled debut in 2015, Deafcult have established themselves as one of the mostContinue reading “DEAFCULT – All My Friends Are Leaving”
Youth Valley – As Passive Aggressive As It Gets
Youth Valley’s second album, As Passive Aggressive As It Gets, explores complex emotions in relationships through dynamic shoegaze and dream pop, blending intensity with melodic clarity across ten tracks.
Iceblynk – BOAB
I first crossed paths with Iceblynk in a slightly roundabout way. I met Martin Newman at a Veldt show in Glasgow while he was playing with the band, and I got handed an Iceblynk CD to check out. Needless to say, I loved it. A little while later he sent BOAB my way, which madeContinue reading “Iceblynk – BOAB”
Lies – Burning Wires, Silent Pull
Bologna-based trio Lies blends slowcore, dream pop, and post-rock influences in their second EP, “Burning Wires, Silent Pull,” showcasing intimate melodies and dynamic contrasts that resonate emotionally.
Man Mountain – Threads Of Another Life
Man Mountain’s album, Threads Of Another Life, reflects their journey through grief and isolation over eight years. This instrumental post-rock piece blends emotional complexity with expansive sounds across seven interconnected tracks.
